Touch-a-Truck at Fleet Farm
Visit your local Fleet Farm for a FREE Touch a Truck event! Each store will have different local community service vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks, school buses, garbage […]
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Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar — your go-to guide for family-friendly events in the Milwaukee area. From free storytimes and hands-on workshops to can’t-miss festivals and seasonal celebrations, we round up the best local happenings for kids and families all in one place.
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Visit your local Fleet Farm for a FREE Touch a Truck event! Each store will have different local community service vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks, school buses, garbage […]
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden! The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
August 14-16: 9:30 am - 9 pm August 17: 9:30 am - 8 pm Mark your calendar for this Milwaukee tradition as the Zoo comes alive with music, food, and […]
JILL’S JUNIOR GARDENERS It’s harvest time. Join Milwaukee horticulturist Jill at this session of Jill’s Junior Gardeners to help pick produce in the garden and discover a tasty way to […]
Bristol Renaissance Faire Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day | July 5 – September 1, 2025Off I-94 at the WI/IL Border | 10 am – 7 pmChildren 4 and under are Free Step back in time to 1574 and experience a day of royal revelry at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, one of the most magical and immersive summer experiences for families. This 30-acre village is filled with entertainers, artisans, jousting knights, and whimsical characters, creating a one-of-a-kind day of play for kids and adults alike. Here’s what families will love: Climb a castle wall, throw an axe, or shoot a bow — all in one day! […]
ABC Academy Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early […]
Your summer adventures await! Join a community Girl Scout troop today. Girls entering K5-5th grade are welcome to join our summer community troops. An adult must accompany girls […]
Milwaukee Irish Fest August 14–17, 2025Henry Maier Festival Park | Milwaukee, WI The largest Irish festival in the world, this event is packed with family fun. Kids can explore the Leprechaun Village, […]
Celebrate the last days of summer vacation with a day of fun at Havenwoods! Join us for outdoor yard and playground games, and ice cream (while supplies last). All ages […]
Welcome! We're so glad you're curious about Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) in Milwaukee. Every summer, Optimist Theatre brings free, professional productions of Shakespeare's plays to Milwaukee's parks and other […]
Wicked (LAST CHANCE!) Uihlein Hall, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 July 30-August 17, 2025 (various showtimes) This Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz […]
Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Milwaukee Irish FestHenry Maier Festival Park | 200 N Harbor Dr Milwaukee WI August 16th, 2025 at 5:30 pm Children's stage performance Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
July 24 - August 2, 2025 For Times and Ticketing Info, Look Here. Performance Location: Greendale High School Auditorium, 6801 Southway Greendale, WI Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 7:00pm Summer has a way of sweeping us into a world of endless possibilities—where the sun feels just a little warmer, the days stretch a […]
Gazebo Series Gazebo Park 5710 Broad St Greendale WI The Gazebo Performance Series is hosted weekly during the Summer months in downtown Greendale. Each Saturday at 7:00 pm, the GEA […]
Wicked (LAST CHANCE!) Uihlein Hall, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 July 30-August 17, 2025 (various showtimes) This Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz […]
Gift of Wings in Veterans Park is proud to present our FREE 2025 Summer Night Movies series under the stars on Milwaukee's Lakefront. We start at Dusk. Bring your Blankets […]
Milwaukee’s only weekly downtown farmers market, Cathedral Square Market, returns to Cathedral Square Park Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm, June-October (excluding July 20). Here's what to expect each […]
2025 Market Season REGULAR SEASON July 5th - October 30th Thursdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm Saturdays: 7:00am to 2:00pm Sundays: 9:00am to 2:00pm Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
Admission is free! Kid-friendly fun includes: Bilingual Story Time | Starting at 10 AM Balloon art | 10:30 AM-1:30 PM Face painting with Face Painters Ink Ice cream from Ben & […]
Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden! The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
August 14-16: 9:30 am - 9 pm August 17: 9:30 am - 8 pm Mark your calendar for this Milwaukee tradition as the Zoo comes alive with music, food, and […]
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 10 AM – 12 PM Children's Business Fair Saint Francis, Wisconsin Taxi and Tide Imaginative Play Space MKE We will be hosting another Children's Business […]
Every Sunday from May-October 10AM-2PM Konkel Park (5151 W. Layton Avenue • Greenfield, WI 53220) Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Bristol Renaissance Faire Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day | July 5 – September 1, 2025Off I-94 at the WI/IL Border | 10 am – 7 pmChildren 4 and under are Free Step back in time to 1574 and experience a day of royal revelry at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, one of the most magical and immersive summer experiences for families. This 30-acre village is filled with entertainers, artisans, jousting knights, and whimsical characters, creating a one-of-a-kind day of play for kids and adults alike. Here’s what families will love: Climb a castle wall, throw an axe, or shoot a bow — all in one day! […]
Sopra Mare (School of Rock) Sundays in August from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm August 3 - School of Rock Youth Band (Rock) August 10 – VLNTYN (Indie Rock) August […]
Milwaukee Irish Fest August 14–17, 2025Henry Maier Festival Park | Milwaukee, WI The largest Irish festival in the world, this event is packed with family fun. Kids can explore the Leprechaun Village, […]
Wicked (LAST CHANCE!) Uihlein Hall, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 July 30-August 17, 2025 (various showtimes) This Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz […]
Welcome! We're so glad you're curious about Shakespeare in the Park (SitP) in Milwaukee. Every summer, Optimist Theatre brings free, professional productions of Shakespeare's plays to Milwaukee's parks and other […]
Join us on Sundays in August from 2pm-4pm for some family activities! Great for all ages, but younger ones will need supervision and you might want to wear old or […]
Grab your skates and hit the ice at Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group outings, staying active, or simply […]
Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]
Royal Tea at the Pabst Mansion June 8, July 13, August 17, September 143:30pm – 5pm Join us for Royal Tea, an exclusive afternoon in the elegant surroundings of Mrs. […]
July 24 - August 2, 2025 For Times and Ticketing Info, Look Here. Performance Location: Greendale High School Auditorium, 6801 Southway Greendale, WI Please note: Dates and times are subject […]
Wicked (LAST CHANCE!) Uihlein Hall, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 July 30-August 17, 2025 (various showtimes) This Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz […]
Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden! The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
Grab your skates and hit the ice at Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena during Public Skate! Ice skating is perfect for family fun, friend or group outings, staying active, or simply […]
H2GR0W July 14 & 21 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic […]
August 18th, 2025 Milwaukee Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI Free Family Concert, 2:00 pmPlease note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
August 18th, 2025 Milwaukee Public Library (Central) at 2:00pm 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. […]
Summer with LibraryCorps Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-4:30 pm Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 pm Atkinson Library - 1960 W Atkinson Ave Milwaukee WI Center Street Library - 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave […]
Don’t miss Musical Mondays, another free concert series at Lake Park happening Mondays, July 7 – August 25. Musical Mondays Musical Mondays concerts are from 6:30 – 8:00 pm July 7 – SINKANE. Sinkane (aka Ahmed Gallab) and his high-energy six-piece […]
Ninja Open Gym Ages 6+ (Including Adults!) Mondays 7:05-8:05 pm Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm Come practice in our dedicated Ninja Space at the 9650 Entrance. Please note: Dates and times are […]
Summer has arrived in the Kinetic Garden! The harmony between nature and art finds color expression in “Kinetic Garden,” a prismatic floral exhibit focused on begonias, petunias, and lantanas. […]
Dig into dinos! The Milwaukee County Zoo’s 2025 Summer Exhibit, Exploration Dinosaur presented by Meijer, is now open for a limited time. Launching Wednesday, May 21, guests of all ages […]
Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.